ARTICLES

20 Jun 2024

Bleak Future for Islamic Parties in Indonesia after the 2024 Election

Pradana Boy Zulian

This Long Read argues that the recently concluded 2024 Indonesian legislative election raises questions about the future of Islamic political parties. Their last strong showing was in the 1955 election, after which they have been experiencing a slow decline. They are now on the periphery of the country’s political arena.

13 Jun 2024

The Road to Nusantara Just Got Longer: How the Recent Resignations Are a Wake-Up Call for Indonesian Governance

Yanuar Nugroho

The recent loss of the top two officials leading the new capital’s construction and development process has thrown a serious wrench in the works for Indonesia’s President Widodo’s ambitious move. Pretending that all systems are still go is not the solution.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

11 Jun 2024

A Controversy of Monks and Mosque: A Setback for Indonesians’ Tolerance?

A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat

A conservative Muslim figure tried to criticise a Central Java mosque’s generous act of hospitality in hosting foreign monks on its premises. Nevertheless, his view still seems to be that of a minority in moderate Indonesia.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Religion

20 May 2024

Assessing Prabowo-Gibran’s Victory: An Exit-Poll Aftermath Analysis of the 2024 Presidential Election

Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Kennedy Muslim

The victory of the Prabowo-Gibran team in Indonesia's 2024 presidential elections was due to Jokowi's high approval rating and support from young voters. The Bansos social assistance scheme also maintained support for Jokowi which in turn boosted support for Prabowo-Gibran indirectly.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics

15 May 2024

Film Tourism in Southeast Asia: Between Boon, Bane and Balance

Dorcas Gan

Dorcas Gan investigates the opportunities and challenges arising from promoting film tourism in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Indonesia Thailand Tourism Vietnam

14 May 2024

The Ambiguous Response of Indonesian Muslims to Iran’s Attack on Israel

Syafiq Hasyim

Iran’s missile and drone attack against Israel in retaliation against the 1 April air strike on an Iranian consulate building in Damascus has drawn mixed reactions among Indonesia’s Muslim leaders. The theological divide, however, will limit Indonesian solidarity with Iran.

Indonesia Islam Middle East

13 May 2024

Hidden Costs of Academic Dishonesty: The Case of Indonesia

Yanuar Nugroho|Burhanuddin Muhtadi

Indonesian academia was recently shocked by two egregious examples of professors plagiarising others’ work. Some deep soul-searching and reform must occur to set things right.

Education Indonesia

10 May 2024

Indonesia: Prabowo Subianto, Swimming and Mythmaking

Taufiq Hanafi

The incoming Indonesian president swims for his health. The tale he likes to tell of one of his swims, however, is but one layer of many in the carefully constructed narrative surrounding his leadership and past record.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

9 May 2024

Agrarian Reform and Land Rights in Indonesia

Eugene Mark

The next administration has a chance to right the wrongs perpetuated by the outgoing president, whose administration has allowed private and vested interests to overrule or ignore indigenous land rights in Indonesia’s hungry quest for development.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Land Disputes

8 May 2024

Why Identity Polarisation Mattered Less in Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election

A'an Suryana

The absence of identity politics in Indonesia’s February presidential polls points to the recognition that this factor can be a double-edged sword, especially when wooing a younger electorate that is savvy on social media and seemingly less susceptible to manipulation.

Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics